Diocesan News Notes
Monthly News and Information
News Notes
This information is updated on the first of every month.
Diocesan Dates to Know
Charter Review BoardJune 16September 15December 15 Presbyteral Council at the CathedralJune 18September 17December 10 2026October 19-22 | Clergy ConvocationSLC 2026 Ordinations: Wednesday 5/20 Evening with the Seminarians at 6 p.m. at… Read More
Catholic Cemeteries
The loss of a child in pregnancy or at birth is a very difficult time for families. Parents often have many questions. Wichita Catholic Cemeteries minister to families during this… Read More
The Ministry with Persons with Disabilities offers a variety of programs to support individuals with disabilities and their families.
Special Olympics Regional Track and FieldThe Wichita Saints Special Olympic team will participate at the regional track and field meet at Wichita Collegiate School on Saturday, May 2 at 8… Read More
The Office of Respect Life and Social Justice offers a variety of programs and opportunities to serve the community throughout the month.
RLSJ MinistriesFirst Saturday RosaryThe First Saturday Rosary at Trust Women abortion facility (5107 E. Kellogg Dr.) will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 4. We are currently looking… Read More
Seminarians
Vocations
Annual Serra Club Golf TournamentThe Annual Serra Club Golf Tournament and Dinner will be held Monday, June 1, 2025. The Golf Tournament will be held at Sand Creek Station Golf… Read More
Seminars & Retreats
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Marriage Preparation Offerings Called to CovenantDiocesan Changes: The diocesan website has changed references and logos from Catholic Engaged Encounter/Essentials to Called to Covenant. Any questions about Called to Covenant, please… Read More
Safe Environment Updates
Safe Environment Office
VIRTUS Monthly Bulletins – Instructions for Accessing Click here to access the VIRTUS website and log in to your account. Once you have logged in, click on the icon that… Read More
Chancellor
All Prenuptial Files are to be sent to: Catholic Diocese of WichitaChancellor’s Office424 N. BroadwayWichita, KS 67202
The Formation Office of Faith Formation offers several resources to support your spiritual growth and education.
CGS GrantsThese grants, from the Office of Faith Formation through the Knights of Columbus, are for catechists in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita for $250 dollars’ worth of CGS materials… Read More
The Department of Evangelization & Discipleship and Stewardship
Friday & Saturday | April 17–18, 2026 | Evangelization, Discipleship, Stewardship ConferenceTheme: From the Heart of Jesus: The Source of Every GiftKeynote Speakers: Fr. Thomas Dailey, O.S.F.S.; Fr. Jarrod Lies,… Read More
Office of Development and Planned Giving
PLAN THE CATHOLIC WAYMonday, April 27, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.) | Spiritual Life CenterFree Registration >> https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/grateful-steward-legacy-society/catholic-legacy-events/ Presentation Topics:Wills-Trusts-Estate PlanningEnd-of-Life Care & Ethical IssuesSenior Care & LivingFuneral Planning… Read More
From the Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship
Why Do Parish Councils Matter?As the human body is made up of blood, flesh, and bone, so too the parish is made up of sacrament, mission, and structure. At the… Read More